June 06, 2013
May 23, 2013
2013 Cannondale SuperSix EVO with Shimano Di2. Now $3500.
We still have a few EVOs from 2013, including these Di2 models, and they are priced to move in with you and take over your life.2014 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105. $2100.
Well would you look at that? The world's best all-day, high-performance road bike has a brand new design! Yes, the 2014 Synapse is going to blow your mind, and we have a whole bunch of these gems.Giant TCR Composite with Shimanot 105. $1850
We aren't ones to brag around here, but if I forgot to mention already... the worlds' smoothest Cannondale Dealer is also now the world's smoothest Giant Dealer. Yeah, we went there. The biggest bike brand in the world, GIANT, makes some of the best bikes on the market today. The Giant TCR is one of those bikes. Hard to beat the price for a bike like this, fully equipped with a Shimano 105 group. Lovely.Pinarello Rokh Ultegra. $3750
It doesn't get better than Pinarello. This year we are stocking the new Rokh and the new Marvel in Ultegra. Both bikes are beautifully designed with Pinarello's asymmetric stylings. One of the best around, without a doubt.MASI Gran Criterium. $2070
Yeah, well we don't just stock carbon and aluminum. Not at all. Steel bikes continue to better and better. And the Masi Gran Criterium is a steel road bike that is simply stocked top to bottom out of the box with smooth. A modern lugged frame with Shimano 105? Yeah it exists and we have a size run of 'em.Salsa Vaya. $1450 - $2000.
Have a hankering for that multi-day bike trip with all of your buddies? The Salsa Vaya is hands-down the best option for long rides, loaded with gear and beer. No more bar-end shifters on these babies -- all integration from here to eternity. That was just a taste of the bikes that we have in stock. Don't forget to check out our bikes from Surly, Handsome, Brompton, Civia, All City, and Felt. We hope to see you at the shop soon!May 23, 2013
Blast off!
Long the crusher of cobblestones on one-day races like Paris-Roubaix, the Synapse sets the standard for smooth. And as the the World's Smoothest Cannondale Dealer, we love smooth. But with the new pyramid design, smooth meets speed uptown. As Cannondale says, "The seat tube splits asymmetrically at the bottom to accommodate a new, wider bottom bracket for serious stiffness without the added weight. The Power Pyramid is a solid base for laying down the power and laying out the competition." Wow.The new Carbon Synapse with Shimano 105, we've got it. $2100
The rest of the rear-end of the new Synapse has been redesigned as well. Cannondale calls it the "Save Plus" design, which means that you can ride the crap out of this bike without your backside crapping out on you. "The Save Plus technology gets new emphasis in the seat tube. The elegantly scalloped shape, combined with a narrow 25.4mm diameter seatpost, provides more sympathy in the saddle--even over the most remorseless roads." O man I love scallops.Close-up of the Power Pyramid
Ultimately, the best use for a bike like this is for long comfortable road rides--our favorite. That means that the Synapse is the perfect bike for organized rides like Aids LifeCycle or the Ride to Defeat ALS. So as usual, come on down to Huckleberry Town and test ride a new Cannondale Synapse. And if you don't believe me about Pyramid Power, just check this out:Pyramid power gets the Presidential seal of approval!
May 23, 2013
2014 Pinarello Marvel with Shimano Ultegra. $3750
Pinarello is a premium, no-compromise brand. It is a truly beautiful bike to behold. There is no mistaking a Pinarello on the road -- the curved fork blades generally are a dead give away. But behind the beauty of a Pinarello frame is a philosophical and technological innovation that guides the design: asymmetry. Quite simply, Pinarello takes the idea that because the forces applied to a bicycles while riding are not symmetrical, the bike itself should reflect that asymmetry. So the frames that Pinarello designs are asymmetrical to maximize the efficiency of a rider and decrease the amount of flex in a frame that is generated by pedaling. The Pinarello Marvel, pictured above, is new this year. It incorporates some of the best that Pinarello has to offer. Like their ultra-premium Dogma frame, the Marvel frame incorporate their Think2 system, which means that although the bike is equipped with mechanical shifting, it is perfectly adaptable to electronic-shifting. If you look closely at the front end of the bike, the Marvel also incorporates Pinarello's new ONDA 2 fork system. The typical space between the frame and the fork is eliminated, making the fork more rigid and the front-end more aerodynamic. The Marvel is a bike that can perform well for all types of road rides, but it is definitely competition ready.2014 Pinarello Rokh with Shimano Ultegra. $3750.
The Pinarello Rokh, picture above, is an incredible comfortable bike, perfect for granfondos and long walks on the beach. Just kidding, well kidding about the walks on the beach part. The Rokh is for someone who wants the uncompromising quality of a Dogma frame, but without all the aggression. This year, Pinarello made a few updates to an already well-loved bike: the Rokh now incorporates the Think2 system and a PressFIT 30 bottom bracket.2014 Pinarello Razha K with Shimano 105. $2550.
The Pinarello Razha, is Pinarello's foray into what we call "entry-level" carbon bikes. Hah! There is nothing entry-level about the Razha. It lives up to all of Pinarello's demanding standards for bicycle frames. We selected for the sales floor the Razha K version of this bike -- the K in the name means that the bike has a longer wheelbase than the typical Razha or other similar Pinarello frames. Simply, a longer wheelbase allows for a smoother ride because the bike is able to absorb more of the shocks with somewhat slacker tube angles. We stock Pinarello because we love these bikes, we love their heritage, and we love their technology. Like any other bike we have in the store, you can come on down to Huckleberry Town and test ride a Pinarello. Who knows, maybe a Marvel is what you need to take it to the next level this season. Come by, call, or e-mail us at the shop and we'll get you set up on a Pinarello!May 23, 2013
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May 23, 2013
2014 Cannondale CAAD10 3 with Shimano Ultegra. $2100
Canadian Cycling Magazine just did an amazing review of a bike we stock, the 2014 Cannondale CAAD10 3 Ultegra. The CAAD series is a perennial favorite among the bike review crew, and 2014 is going to be another award-winning year for the Cannondale. Here is a copy of the review, click on the images for a closer look:May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
ALL TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE APPAREL IS CURRENTLY 40% OFF!
We recently had an Ashton Kutcher sighting here in the mid-market neighborhood of San Francisco, and for some reason it got me thinking about how "dude, sweet" our technical apparel selection is. It's easy to get punk'd when you put on the lycra cycling shorts. From Plum Smugglers to MAMILs, those of us who dare don lycra are targets for those afraid to strut their stuff. My favorite jibe thrown my way came from a group of teenage girls driving along Lake Shore Drive who screamed "nice manpris" and giggled away. They're called knee-warmers you little brats! Whatever. I was kicking ass that day on a smooth Cannondale Synapse, and Mom always told me that when people make fun of you, it's because they are jealous. After all, they should be jealous--because any man or woman in poor to average shape willing to wear skin-tight sports apparel whilst riding a ridiculously fast road bike is a brave soul. If you ask me people should enjoy every moment of lycra wearing. Think of it like you are putting on a superhero costume. Kind of like cosplay without the lightsabers. If you have the bike but don't have the lycra, all I can really say is to just go for it. When you get on that nice road bike, you should not be without your technical apparel. Here in Huckleberry town, we sell both--bikes AND apparel. That's just what we do. We have a huge collection of cycling apparel that you won't find anywhere else. We also have the best dressing room and the best collection of nintendo games west of the Mississippi. O and have I mentioned yet, we are putting all of our technical apparel ON SALE to get you started right this season. Let's be clear what I mean by technical apparel. I'm talking about short- and long-sleeve jerseys, shorts, knickers, bibs, warmers (arm, knee, leg), wind shells, jackets, rain shells, overshoes, and capes. Basically the stuff that you already know you love. I'd personally wear technical apparel all day every day if I could. O wait, I work at a bike shop so I guess I can. Either way, everybody loves the guy who rides to the office in lycra, right!? Let's be honest, so-called "lifestyle" is just for the feint of heart. Why shouldn't you wear tight shorts up the elevator, down the hall, and right into you crappy office chair? You already wear you golf clothes to work, on fridays at least. So, to get you ready for the spring, here is just a small sampling of our collection from Castelli, Giordana, and Cannondale: Castelli = zoom and done. The best of the best in cycling apparel is Castelli. They have been around forever. Sizes tend to run a bit small in Castelli, but hey you look great in a size small! We carry a large selection of Castelli's tech apparel. And Castelli knows all about riding in spring.Best part about these bibs--other than the price--they no longer say Nanoflex on the side.
This women's Castelli Confronto jacket is bling!
This girl liked her Castelli gear so much that she documented it with an old-fashioned selfie. You know why she likes Castelli so much? Because the shorts don't give her "sausage thighs." That's also why I wear Castelli. Giordana is another great cycling apparel brand with a thirty-year history. They are definitely one of the better-known names in cycling apparel. They even sponsor a team, and look how psyched these ladies are to be wearing Giordana lycra! From Giordana, we stock a tops and bottoms from their Fusion and Silverline lines of apparel. All on sale! Last but not least, the World's Smoothest Cannondale Dealer, that's us, carries Cannondale technical apparel. We tend to prefer the more subtle designs, aka blacks and greys. But with Cannondale there is always a little green mixed in for visibility.Check out this Cannondale Morphis Jacket -- the sleeves come off for vest action.
As the picture at the top of this post will attest, we have a LOT more technical apparel than I can list here. It is time to get your tights on and start getting ready for the riding season. This time do it right!May 23, 2013
2013 Masi Gran Criterium was $2075, now $1695!
2013 was a great year. It may be over, but its legacy carries forward in the form of 2013 closeout bike models. We have a few choice selections remaining. One of the best is last year's Masi Gran Criterium. It is a full-on lugged-steel road bike with a Shimano 105 group and a lightweight wheelset. The frame is made with Reynolds 525 steel and the geometry is classic race with tight wheel clearance and no rack eyelets.The Masi Gran Criterium has a pretty epic heritage. And although I can't say that Masi is the same company that it used to be, they still make excellent bikes and are one of the few companies making an out-of-the-box lugged steel bike with race geometry.
Gran Criterium Details: • Lugged Reynolds 525 chromoly frame • Clement Strada LLG 700x25c tires • Shimano RS10 wheelset • Ritchey Comp 27.2 seatpost • Prologo Scratch Pro saddle • Shimano 105 shifters, front and rear derailleurs • Ritchey Comp bar / Ritchey Comp stem • Shimano 5700 cassette, 11-28t, 10-speed • FSA Gossemer Pro crankset 50-34 with Mega EXO BB • Shimano 105 brake set Come test ride one today -- all sizes are still available.